Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayata
Source:
ildis
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan.3: 77 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197436
Common Names
- Derris Hainanensis
- Hainanensis Derris
- Derris Hainanensis
Synonyms
- Paraderris hainanensis (Hayata) Adema [valid]
Description
Derris hainanensis (also called Hainan Derris, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Hainan Island, China. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters tall. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellowish-white. It grows in open forests and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Derris hainanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for fuel and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Derris hainanensis has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Derris hainanensis is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Derris hainanensis
Derris hainanensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangxi and Yunnan.
Derris hainanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Derris hainanensis?
Derris hainanensis
What is the common name of Derris hainanensis?
Hainan derris
What is the natural habitat of Derris hainanensis?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Derris genus
Derris parviflora,
Derris marginata,
Derris lianoides,
Derris cuneifolia,
Derris canarensis,
Derris amoena,
Derris benthamii,
Derris brevipes,
Derris elegans,
Derris hainesiana,
Derris elliptica,
Derris oligosperma,
Derris mariannensis,
Derris harrowiana,
Derris cavaleriei,
Derris caudatilimba,
Derris breviramosa,
Derris scabricaulis,
Derris tonkinensis,
Derris fordii,
Derris rubromaculata,
Derris alborubra,
Derris laxiflora,
Derris palmifolia,
Derris hainanensis,
Derris tinghuensis,
Derris ferruginea,
Derris microphylla,
Derris trifoliata,
Derris laotica,
Derris monticola,
Derris polyphylla,
Derris reticulata,
Derris acuminata,
Derris andamanica,
Derris heyneana,
Derris kanjilalii,
Derris kingdonwardii,
Derris lushaiensis,
Derris macrocarpa,
Derris microphylla,
Derris ovalifolia,
Derris secunda,
Derris thothathrii,
Derris heyneana,
Derris montana,
Derris oblongifolia,
Derris polyantha,
Derris pubipetala,
Derris rubrocalyx,
Species in the Fabaceae family